Does the telling of such stories about Santa, and Christmas, being the birthdate of Christ build in children a disrespect for truth, and does such a practice dishonor Jesus Christ, who taught that God must be worshipped with truth? John 4:23,24
Is there any objection to sharing in celebrations that may have unchristian roots as long as it is not done for religious reasons?
" Keep on making sure of what is acceptable to the lord; and quit sharing with them in the unfruitful works that belong to the darkeness, but rather, even be reproving them." Eph.5:10,11
These are beliefs and practices of Jehova Witnesses. Taken from the publishers of the WatchTower and placed in a book they keep to answer questions that come up from them and others they talk to when they show up at your door. " Reasons from the Scriptures. "
Ask for a copy next time, before you turn your back, or slam the door in the face of the only religion and religious group. I know that does not celebrate the Christmas holiday. And be nicer to them, give them a few dollars, for the literature. It isn't printed free, yet they will give it free if you ask.
I was once a Jehova Witness, and this I learned. Coming from a family of nine children, and a house that celebrated christmas, it was hard to understand. I was a teenager seeking my own understanding of religion. Today I am of the Baptist denomination. I know the truth, and that has set my mind free.
I will however not destroy something I once practiced, and my children now practice just to make my point. God knows the truth, and he will be the only judge! Let him strike down those who created the practice of deceiving the world.
We pledge allegiance to flags, celebrate holidays and made up days, drink and take drugs, practice sex out of wedlock, and yes a lot of those day are made up to get money and have been commercialized. Unless you are walking upright in everyway. Be careful of your finger pointing.